Hear some of our past and current volunteers talk about why they chose to give time to Christian Aid.
Hear some of our past and current volunteers talk about why they chose to give time to Christian Aid.
Applications close Sunday 8 June
About us
At Christian Aid, we believe that poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. Created by British and Irish churches in 1945, and owned by our 41 sponsoring churches, Christian Aid provides urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root cause. Our work is based on our fundamental identification with the aspirations and rights of the poor and the oppressed. We act in situations of suffering and injustice because we believe that they violate God’s standards and devalue us all. Christian Aid operates through an incorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and with Companies House. There are various subsidiary and connected charities which support us
About the role
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategy and policy framework of Christian Aid, determining direction and goals; protecting and promoting the identity and values of the charity; and fulfilling our statutory responsibilities. Christian Aid is looking to appoint a Trustee with professional accountancy qualifications and senior financial experience to join our Board and our Finance, Fundraising and Investment Committee or our Audit and Risk Committee
About you
If you are inspired by faith to volunteer at senior level for a leading Christian charity operating in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities in 26 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean, then this role could be the perfect role for you.
In this recruitment round, we are looking for up to two candidates with professional expertise in the following area: · An accountancy qualification (such as ICAEW or ACCA), along with senior commercial or charity sector experience, such as working in a CFO role
Board members are expected to be active Christians so as to help lead, direct and develop Christian Aid as the Churches’ agency for international development and poverty eradication. Christian Aid values diversity in its Board and welcomes people from all sections of the Christian community. As a trustee, you will be appointed for an initial four-year term and are eligible to be re-appointed for further terms of office, limited to a maximum of eight consecutive years.
Appointment process and how to apply
To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting cover letter addressing the person specification. Your cover letter should outline your motivation for joining the Board of Christian Aid and include details of relevant experience, achievements and responsibilities. Applications close on Sunday 8 June.
Longlisted candidates will be invited to meet a selection panel. Thereafter, recommendations for appointment will be proposed to the Board of Trustees and formally ratified at the Annual General Meeting of Sponsoring Churches in November 2025.
Further information
Trusteeship is voluntary with no salary payable, however reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. For further information, see the role profile below and our website.
Important information: All of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and requires applicants to have a visa that allows them to volunteer in the UK.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our staff and volunteers. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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